Lao Cai Mother Temple is located at border landmark No. 102 between Vietnam and China, near Lao Cai National Border Gate; in the old days of Bao Thang, Chau Thuy Vi, Hung Hoa; now belongs to Lao Cai ward
Lao Cai Mother Temple was built in the 18th century by people in the Le Hoa estuary on Bao Thang street. Initially, the temple was just a small temple on the banks of the Red and Nam Thi rivers; Through many times of restoration and restoration, the temple is now spacious with 9 altars.
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Under Vietnamese feudal dynasties, the temple was consecrated three times. In 2011, the temple was ranked as a National Historic Site by the functional sector. The main deity worshiped here is Princess Lieu Hanh. In addition, other gods are also worshiped, such as: Ngoc Hoang God, Hoang Bay, Hoang Muoi, Thu Temple great mandarin, Mrs. De Nhi Son Trang, etc.. The statues worshiped in the temple are painted with vermilion. gold cards, and all have a majestic appearance.
Since ancient times, the Vietnamese people have named her as Mother Nghi Thien Ha , with the wish that the Holy Mother would help “Heaven in Thai Binh – Quoc Thai people in peace – Phong Dang Hoa Coc”. In the subconscious of Vietnamese people, she is a fairy, so she has the magic of a fairy, as a Buddha, she carries Buddha’s thought, being a saint should be sacred and a mother should have the qualities of a mother… Holy Mother Lieu Hanh converges on both virtue and filial piety. , the meaning of Confucianism, the magic of Taoism, the goodness of Buddhism. Therefore, Saint Mother Lieu Hanh is honored by the people as one of the four immortal saints, worshiped in all parts of the country.
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In Lao Cai, the Mau temple was built in the 18th century by people in the Le Hoa estuary, Bao Thang and Chau Thuy Vi streets, in Hung Hoa province (now Lao Cai city) in the 18th century (about 300 years ago). located at the national border gate, on the trade route between Vietnam and China. In addition to the meaning of worshiping the Holy Mother of the Vietnamese people, the Lao Cai Mother Temple also has an important position affirming the position and sovereignty of the country’s territory. The Mau Temple has been ordained 3 times by Vietnamese feudal dynasties (today, the ordinations are still preserved). Despite going through many ups and downs and events of history, the Mother Temple of Lao Cai is still a landmark marking the northern border of the country and the source of the nation’s cultural history. The main party of the First Mother Lieu Hanh is held on the 3rd day of the third lunar month every year.
Source: Collected internet.